Kerala Vigilance Department Passenger Car Tender 2026 - IS 550/IS ISI Compliant, 3-year CMC, 25% QTY Variance

Tender Overview

Vigilance Department Kerala invites bids for Passenger Car procurement with generic parameter requirements including Type of Body, Type of Fuel, Seating Capacity, Drive Axle, and Engine Displacement. The tender mentions Air Conditioning, Vehicle Transmission System, and essential brake types (Front/Rear), along with Tyre Type and Wheel Rim specifications. Estimated value and exact quantities are not disclosed; however, the contract contemplates a potential 25% quantity variation and an option for extended delivery periods. A 3-year post-warranty Comprehensive Maintenance (CMC) option is defined, with AMC charges not exceeding 2% of total contract value annually. A functional in-state service center is required, or to be established within 30 days of award.

This tender emphasizes compliance with performance and service obligations, including service-center availability and post-warranty support, while allowing the purchaser to adjust quantity during contract execution. Bidders should prepare for pre-qualification based on past project experience and demonstrated capability to meet in-state service and AMC terms.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Category: Passenger Car; Body Type and Fuel Type unspecified here but captured as generic parameters.
• Key specs: Seating capacity, Drive Axle, Engine displacement (cc), Air Intake System, Vehicle Transmission System, Front/Rear service brakes, Wheel Rim type, Tyre Type, Air Conditioning presence, and Warranty period.
• Warranty: Vehicle warranty duration defined; post-warranty CMC to be offered at ≤ 2% annual contract value.
• CMC terms: Payment via monthly AMC post-rendering; performance security forfeited if CMC not accepted; original contract security returned after AMC security verification.
• Delivery/Variation: Option clause allows ±25% quantity change; delivery period adjustments calculated per formula with a minimum of 30 days.
• Service capacity: Functional in-state service center required; if absent, must be established within 30 days of award.
• Past experience: Proof must accompany bids via contract copies, invoices, or client execution certificates.

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD/Guarantees: Earnest money deposit and performance security as applicable; precise amounts not disclosed here.
• Delivery: Delivery schedule linked to original and extended periods under the option clause with minimum time constraints.
• CMC/AMC: Post-warranty comprehensive maintenance at up to 2% of contract price per year; monthly payment post-CMC services; acceptance required.
• Service centers: Must have an in-state service center or establish within 30 days; evidence of functional center required for payment release.
• Past experience: Eligibility may be met via contract copies, execution certificates, or client attestations showing related work.
• Warranty: Vehicle warranty duration to be disclosed by bidder; CMC terms are binding if accepted by buyer.